Former Democrat Tulsi Gabbard nominated by Trump for the position of Director of National Intelligence: the latest news on her confirmation
1 february 2025 в 13:13
Former Democrat Tulsi Gabbard, nominated by President Donald Trump for the position of Director of National Intelligence, is currently undergoing the confirmation process for officially assuming the position.
If confirmed, Gabbard will serve as the country’s top intelligence official, overseeing the preparation of President Trump’s daily intelligence briefings.
In 2022, the current Trump supporter announced her departure from the Democratic Party in a video message published on October 11th. She described the party as «completely controlled by an elite cabal of warmongers driven by cowardice of enlightenment» and added that they «weaponize the national security apparatus to go after their political opponents».
Learn more about the position of Director of National Intelligence and the latest updates on her confirmation hearing below.
The Director of National Intelligence (DNI) oversees and coordinates the activities of the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC), which includes agencies such as the CIA, NSA, and FBI. The DNI facilitates the exchange of intelligence information between agencies, supports decision-making in national security matters, and provides timely intelligence assessments to the President and senior officials. The role also includes managing the budget of intelligence agencies and serving as the President’s principal intelligence advisor.
The President appoints the DNI with the advice and consent of the Senate.
Gabbard appeared before the Senate Intelligence Committee on January 30th.
At the time of publication, Gabbard had not been confirmed.
During her confirmation hearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday, many concerns were raised, and Gabbard’s responses failed to alleviate them. As one of President Trump’s more controversial nominees, it is unknown whether she will be confirmed for the position.
One of the concerns expressed by many Republicans was Gabbard’s position on former NSA contractor Edward Snowden, who leaked classified information exposing extensive global surveillance programs of the U.S. government. Senators from the party insisted that Gabbard label Snowden as a «traitor» and acknowledge that he «harmed» U.S. national security, but Gabbard refused to agree
If confirmed, Gabbard will serve as the country’s top intelligence official, overseeing the preparation of President Trump’s daily intelligence briefings.
In 2022, the current Trump supporter announced her departure from the Democratic Party in a video message published on October 11th. She described the party as «completely controlled by an elite cabal of warmongers driven by cowardice of enlightenment» and added that they «weaponize the national security apparatus to go after their political opponents».
Learn more about the position of Director of National Intelligence and the latest updates on her confirmation hearing below.
The Director of National Intelligence (DNI) oversees and coordinates the activities of the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC), which includes agencies such as the CIA, NSA, and FBI. The DNI facilitates the exchange of intelligence information between agencies, supports decision-making in national security matters, and provides timely intelligence assessments to the President and senior officials. The role also includes managing the budget of intelligence agencies and serving as the President’s principal intelligence advisor.
The President appoints the DNI with the advice and consent of the Senate.
Gabbard appeared before the Senate Intelligence Committee on January 30th.
At the time of publication, Gabbard had not been confirmed.
During her confirmation hearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday, many concerns were raised, and Gabbard’s responses failed to alleviate them. As one of President Trump’s more controversial nominees, it is unknown whether she will be confirmed for the position.
One of the concerns expressed by many Republicans was Gabbard’s position on former NSA contractor Edward Snowden, who leaked classified information exposing extensive global surveillance programs of the U.S. government. Senators from the party insisted that Gabbard label Snowden as a «traitor» and acknowledge that he «harmed» U.S. national security, but Gabbard refused to agree
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